Importance Of Art Research Articles

Features of the Formation of Fractal-Holographic Thinking of Students: Perceptual Challenges of the Digital

Introduction. The article examines the features of the formation of fractal-holographic thinking of students in the system of modern education, starting from kindergarten and ending with university, in the context of the methodology of transdisciplinary research, organically linked to the synergetic paradigm, the key point of which is the fractal approach. The purpose of the article is to consider the essence of fractal-holographic thinking of students and the features of its formation in the context of the perceptual challenges of the digital age. Methodology and methods of research. The methodological basis of the research is fractal and transdisciplinary approaches that allow us to consider the process of formation of fractal-holographic thinking of students, emphasizing the perceptual challenges of the digital era in the context of the interaction of trends in aestheticization and technologization. Building the scientific concept of “fractal-holographic thinking of students”, philosophical statements about man as a bio-psycho-socio-cultural-existential phenomenon are taken into account. The results of the study. For the first time, the authors explore the fractal-holographic thinking of man from the perspective of such fundamental concepts as the concept of “beauty of fractals”, expressing the laws of harmony of nature, the concept of T.V. Chernihovskaya “The universe is a work of Baroque art”, as well as the archetypes of the unconscious Jung. Special attention is paid to the mechanisms of formation of fractal-holographic thinking of students, which functions in the context of an aestheticized and technologized world. The content of the study describes fundamentally new approaches regarding the phenomenology of “perceptual challenge”, which make it possible to effectively form fractal-holographic thinking of students in the era of digitalization. For the first time, an attempt has been made to classify and describe the perceptual challenges underlying the formation of fractal-holographic thinking of students of the third millennium in the context of the interaction of aestheticization and technologization trends. Conclusion. When explaining the essence of fractal-holographic thinking, its relationship with holographic and synergetic thinking is shown, the role of fractal-holographic thinking in the hierarchy of human thinking types is determined, and the emphasis is on the importance of art, which among human activities has the highest degree of creativity.

Let’s Talk About Hair and Art

The objective of this paper is to critically reflect upon a cultural text in the form of a piece of mixed media abstract realism artwork titled Hair Power, made in 2020. This piece was inspired and motivated by my involvement with a World Afro Day event held on 15 September 2020. The paper draws on my personal, political, cultural, and historical rationale for making the artwork, and includes relevant background information and wider influences. I discuss the artistic process — composition, colour scheme, themes, materials— and how and why I made the painting the way I did. The paper also aims to show the intertextuality of visual art and community activism and the importance of art as a form of resistance against Westernised beauty standards and of the power of images in their ability to transport the audience in which they are intended. This paper will also seek to understand the connectivity between artists and the community, and the importance of representation within the visual arts. It will draw on my cultural heritage and African and Caribbean diasporic cultural connections. It will further seek to connect art with literary projects, working together to challenge those ideologies that do not work for Black people who choose to wear their afro hair in its natural state, so that pride is more important than hiding or changing afro hair to fit into society’s ‘norms’. Hair Power is a piece of personal and political abstract realism art that was made as a reminder that afro hair in its natural state is to be celebrated. Hair Power was also one of two pieces of artwork integrated as a symbolic gesture into my Birkbeck College “Race Law and Literature” assignment in April 2021. The assignment involved writing a creative nonfiction narrative of a historical event using the theme of everyday racism in the British education system. Hair Power marks my decision to make more political art.

The Importance of Art and Museum Education in Teacher Training

Since art is an action specific to the individual, the development of aesthetic feelings within the education and training processes is an important condition for creating an effective society. People who do not have an artistic consciousness or love for art cannot realize and enjoy the works of art, cultural values and natural beauties they own, cannot protect them, cannot contribute to the cultural development of the society. It is important that art and museums, which have a great impact on all stages of life, are integrated with educational content by future teachers and that teacher candidates learn to integrate them into the classroom within the curriculum, taking into account the interests of the students. In this sense, it can be seen as a necessity for teacher candidates who undertake the education of the next generation to use artistic activities and museums effectively in the classroom, as they undertake the task of transferring social culture. This study aims to reveal the thoughts of Social Studies educators on the importance of art and museum practices in teacher education. In line with this general purpose, evaluations were made in parallel with the opinions of field experts at the end of the research.

The role of art in smart cities research and making

AbstractThis article promotes the role and importance of art in the research and making of smart cities. To elucidate the potential of using relational artworks for a more vibrant interaction in the city as well as various visuals in knowledge production and/or implications of overlooking them, a case study of Milton Keynes is presented in the article. Visual comparisons and analysis contributed to making the argument clearer by reflecting on the situation on the ground. Qualitative methods have been used for data collection and analysis, which included interviews, document analysis and on‐field observations. The findings were presented under three main sections: Innovation in knowledge production, vocabulary and design, and art in Milton Keynes and Milton Keynes in art. The themes are used to clearly discuss the need for innovative methods in knowledge production and cities making while explaining the benefits of integrating art with science. By reflecting on the benefits of accommodating the need for effective communication, higher engagement and fulfilling experience in research and design of cities, the powers of visual and relational art are unpacked throughout the article. Thus, the role of art is introduced to be beyond that of decoration to help facilitate cities development and production.

Eighteenth-century architectural schools in Germany

Despite the fact that today there is a fairly comprehensive material on the architecture of Western Europe in the 18th century and a significant amount of research conducted regarding the outstanding architects of that time. There is not a lot of information available regarding the formation of architectural education in Germany, as a system of educational institutions, or at least this information has not been synthesized to give a clear picture of the processes that took place in this timeframe. The main aim of this article is to outline a complete chronological picture of the events that took place and to enable the reader to trace the challenging path of the development of architecture from a craft to the academic discipline. Given the turbulent political processes in eighteenth-century Europe, particularly in Germany, the article highlights some political developments which, in turn, had a huge impact on the development of culture, education and social life in the country. The main achievement of the 18th century in the field of education was the introduction of a compulsory state examination to obtain a certificate of higher education. A mandatory special training requirement for construction majors was also introduced. During this period, several textbooks were developed and published. The academies were actively gaining and consolidating their influence in both in education and science. The first debates about the importance of art and science in the training of architects appeared at this time, which is up-to-date in contemporary debates as well.

Supporting and Sustaining Equitable STEAM Activities in High School Classrooms: Understanding Computer Science Teachers’ Needs and Practices When Implementing an E-Textiles Curriculum to Forge Connections across Communities

While the last two decades have seen an increased interest in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) in K-12 schools, few efforts have focused on the teachers and teaching practices necessary to support these interventions. Even fewer have considered the important work that teachers carry out not just inside classrooms but beyond the classroom walls to sustain such STEAM implementation efforts, from interacting with administrators to recruiting students and persuading parents about the importance of arts and computer science. In order to understand teachers’ needs and practices regarding STEAM implementation, in this paper, we focus on eight experienced computer science teachers’ reflections on implementing a STEAM unit using electronic textiles, which combine crafting, circuit design, and coding so as to make wearable artifacts. We use a broad lens to examine the practices high school teachers employed not only in their classrooms but also in their schools and communities to keep these equitable learning opportunities going, from communicating with other teachers and admins to building a computer science (CS) teacher community across district and state lines. We also analyzed these reflections to understand teachers’ own social and emotional needs—needs important to staying in the field of CS education—better, as they are relevant to engaging with learning new content, applying new pedagogical skills, and obtaining materials and endorsements from their organizations to bring STEAM into their classrooms. In the discussion, we contemplate what teachers’ reported practices and needs say about supporting and sustaining equitable STEAM in classrooms.

Come together: The importance of arts and cultural engagement within the Liverpool City Region throughout the COVID-19 lockdown periods.

Arts and cultural engagement activities have long been found to support wellbeing within the general population. In particular, community arts and cultural involvement during the COVID-19 pandemic have been an invaluable source of mental health and wellbeing support for many individuals across the globe. The initial move to remote engagement following the first United Kingdom lockdown demonstrated the importance of hybrid provisions, with isolated and vulnerable individuals finding online provisions important for wellbeing. With restrictions on movement and service access in the United Kingdom having gradually eased from March 2021, it is now important to explore how individuals navigated the ability to engage with either remote or in-person provisions. The current study aimed to explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on arts and cultural engagement during periods of restrictions and initial easings on movement within the Liverpool City Region. The study consisted of two waves of qualitative interviews within a broader longitudinal study. Twelve interviews were conducted during wave 1, which aimed to capture data during the initial COVID-19 lockdown period and the initial easing of restrictions. Eight of these participants were interviewed again for wave 2, which aimed to capture data during the winter 2020 lockdown period. Framework analysis revealed three overarching themes: (1) The Importance of Arts and Culture for Personal Enrichment, (2) Belongingness through Socialization, and (3) Transitioning and Adjusting Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic. Findings presented in the current study provide further evidence of the value of arts and cultural activities in supporting wellbeing. Specifically, the current data emphasize the value of arts and cultural engagement throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and particularly during times of national restriction. Furthermore, the current study demonstrated that remote engagement provided important wellbeing support throughout the pandemic in a way that protected against mental health consequences, but with limitations on feelings of social connectedness within online environments. Amidst continuing risks from the COVID-19 virus and feelings of uncertainty, this study highlights the importance of hybrid provisions.

ARTS AND CULTURAL EDUCATION DURING EARLY CHILDHOOD: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF EFFECTS AND IMPACTS

Many voices in policy and practice have emphasized, on many different occasions, the importance of arts and cultural education for the very young. A mélange of arguments are given in this regard, primarily stressing the positive effects and impacts of this type of education. If arts and cultural education is considered important because it leads to specific valuable outcomes, it is important to have a clear overview of what these outcomes are. Often this type of overview is missing. In this paper we analyze different types of effects that arts and cultural education can lead to and we categorize those effects. Subsequently, we focus on the function of these effects within a broader discourse that advocates arts and cultural education for the very young (0–6 years). Our analysis shows that research does not pay equal attention to all types of effects, but also that the over-emphasis on one type of effects (e. g. personal effects, extrinsic effects) can divert attention from other important effects (e. g. socil effects, intrinsic effects). We also show that despite the claims that effect research makes, the implementation of that research in an impact narrative can still go in different and even opposite directions.

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CONTRIBUTION TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF ART EDUCATION OF GALICIAN ARTISTS

The importance of art and pedagogical in heritage of Halychyna for the development and reform of modem art school in Ukraine has been analyzed of the author.

Yeraltı Boşluk Tasarımı Fikirlerinin Geliştirilmesinde Sanat Eğitimi

Humans need numerous raw materials to compensate for their covering, protection, and energy requirements. Anything obtained from the earth is either mined or grown. Considering excavation and mining operations for different purposes leads people to different design parameters. Living in the underground for civil purposes has its conditions to think about. Caves, abandoned mines, and new purposely opened underground excavations could be used for civil engineering purposes. Rock masses around underground openings opened for any purpose have rock-based structural features besides those originating from excavation operations. Therefore, engineers and designers working on underground space design projects should be ready to deal with them by enhancing their design ability, including their creative thinking. Concentrating on creative arts has usually been mentioned first to improve the original thinking capacity of designers. Uncertain conditions in engineering facts have forced designers to formulate their own solutions by accepting certain risks. Designing futuristic living spaces in/on rock masses needs creative thinking of workers, engineers, scientists, architects, artists, designers, etc. Moreover, skills and knowledge obtained from excavating and using historical underground cities, caves, tunnels, and underground mines for several purposes are also available for evaluation by creative designers. Combining those experiences with rock and soil engineering knowledge improves engineering designs’ efficiency. Art and its education play an essential role in enhancing designers’ imaginations and thinking capacities. Art’s positive impacts on engineering creativity are discussed here to point out the importance of art and art education.

The Influence of Philosophy in the Establishment of Islamic Art

Visual arts created by culturally Islamic people from the seventh century onwards are referred to as Islamic art. Islamic art has taken a way of unveiling the interior of the art and its cultural, conceptual, and social messages since its creation and separation from traditional art. This study aims to examine art from an Islamic viewpoint to gain a thorough understanding of Islamic art, its styles, and values. The key goals were to find out what factors influence the establishment of Islamic art and to comprehend the importance of art in Islamic culture. A thematic analysis based on literature was used as the methodology. According to previous scholars, Islamic art represents spiritual harmony, and appreciation of beauty was of great significance in art. The suggestion was drawn that art and what constitutes art are strongly influenced by the history and values of particular communities or religious affiliations. Islamic thinkers take a bold new approach to Islamic art, believing human to be the most divine being formed by Allah (swt).

The Artist's Hand

This paper explores the power of portraits and their ability to redefine race and identity in time. In times of exploitation and disregard, black culture has been defined by the lends and hands of others. However, the emergence of black artists is now bringing light to a more personal perspective of their identity and culture. Artists such as Gayl Jones in her book Corregidora, Oneika Russell's new Olympia 7, and John B. Martin's Portrait of James Armistead Lafayette create and redefine a people who tried to be erased. Through these self-portraits, the importance of art and its creator are brought to life.

Art education and its importance in the formation of creative personality

The article examines significant changes that occur in the field of education and lead to significant changes in the system of educational work with artistic and aesthetic education of young students, in particular through art education. The way of formation of the attitude of pedagogical collectives of general educational and out-of-school educational institutions to the process of formation of the personality connected with the multi-colored creative development of pupils is described.&#x0D; The importance of art in art and aesthetic education of studying youth is actualized, based on the example of the experimental research in the Center of art and choreographic education «Barvinok».

The role of technology in creating community participation in soundscape projects

For those who seek to engage diverse, multi-generational communities in urban soundscape awareness, this paper examines the social and creative roles of technology and collaborators in fostering networks and participation in public projects. The author— an experimental improvised music performer, sound artist/designer, and educator—explores models for social practice and public engagement in acoustic ecology as introduced through soundwalks, handmade electronic instruments, and field recording. The importance of inclusive approaches to programming, access to recording and other technologies, attraction through thematically focused events, listening as somatic process, and the role of institutional support, are described. Underlying these topics is a “do it yourself” (DIY) ethic of equity and collaboration with neighborhood community leaders as catalysts for using the power of narrative to build and influence soundscape awareness, thereby creating agency for local residents in shaping their own acoustic environments. Informed by Leonardson's extensive firsthand experience, the importance of art and science collaboration, balanced and informed use of new mobile technologies, the challenges of grassroots volunteer organizing, teaching in higher education and designing youth workshops, are among other ear-minded points and pursuits to be discussed.

What COVID-19 has brought us to: Art, activism, and changes in social work education.

This essay is a reflection about the COVID-19 pandemic from the vantage point of being on a sabbatical. As a result of the virus and global shut down, people are experiencing widespread suffering and economic devastation. The author, a professor, artist, and qualitative researcher advocates for a return to the profession’s community-based roots and an activist pedagogy. Additionally, as an artist/teacher/scholar, the author discusses the potential and importance of art and storytelling in social work education with examples of the author’s art created during the pandemic.

A Qualitative Study of Advertising Art: Awareness and Adoption of Art in Advertisements within a Jordanian Context

This study examines the various dimensions of the incorporation of arts in advertising from a Jordanian perspective. Conducted qualitatively, semi-structured interviews are held with a number of practitioners from the private sector. These interviews are translated and analyzed through constant comparison theory (CCT). Findings of this study suggest a congruency with the theory regarding the commonalities of art and marketing, as both are concerned in communicating a message. The employment of artists in the promotion of products and brands generate a further alignment. Furthermore, cultural observations are also generated in this study, including the local population’s preferred tendencies toward mainstream art and their evident preferences of music, images, and animation as the most used art form in marketing. Moreover, calligraphy is deemed a favored art element across various segments due to historical and cultural considerations. In the same vein, capitalizing on patriotism via local arts resonate positively with various market segments. Fine arts are correlated with upper markets and luxury brands, while mainstream art and parody-advertising are more in line with commoners. The same applies to emotional appeals that align with social and psychological utility seekers, as opposed to rational appeals that influence functional and financial utility seekers. Product-placement is considered influential but lacks consistency of adoption due to the high costs involved. Contributions to this study reveal the significance synergy that must be present between the incorporated art/artist and the brand. Findings also indicate the infusion and reference of art in a digitalized context, due to the explosive emergence of digital and social media channels. Moreover, a satisfactory level of awareness in regards to the importance of art in marketing appears to be possessed by marketing managers in Jordan. Observations further reveal a lack of systemization in approaching arts-advertising, as art endorsement tends to be random. Moreover, the findings reveal a scattered knowledge of art terminologies, which obstructs astute selection of art elements.

Women Artists in the British and Ukrainian Literature at the Turn of the 19th – 20th Century: D. H. Lawrence’s Women in Love and O. Kobylianska’s Valse Mélancolique

The article analyzes the peculiarities of women-artists’ portrayal in the texts Women in Love by D. H. Lawrence and Valse Melancolique by O. Kobylianska in the light of feminism and intermediality. Its relevance is conditioned by a new wave of interest in feminist interpretation, the comparative study of the relationship between visual art-literature and the opportunity to expand the line of the research of English-Ukrainian literary cross-cultural relationships. The purpose of this article is to determine the similarities and differences in the images of women artists. In order to achieve this objective, we used feminist approaches, elements of intermedial and contextual analyzes, as well as biographical and typological methods. The research showed that the correspondences in the images of women-artists are obvious at different levels: the importance of art in the life of the protagonists, criticism of patriarchal society with all its conventions towards women, focus on strong personalities of women-artists, elements of visual art incorporated in the literary works. Despite the different socio-cultural situation in Britain and Ukraine at the turn of the 19 th –20 th century, the prose works of D. H. Lawrence and O. Kobylianska proved the authors’ common interpretation of women-artists images, which correlate with the modernist principles of a free choice and self-expression.

Writing the Precarious Self in Falling Man

The terrorist attacks on American soil of 11 September 2001 have reminded people how easily they can be submitted to the will of the other. This article will analyse how literature, and more particularly post-9/11 literature, deals with a new world order where the self seems to have become subjected to terrorism, being today its potential victim rather than a subject. More precisely, how have American novelists dealt with the demise of the sovereign self after the attacks of 11 September 2001 and what is the role played by memory? Focusing on Falling Man (2007) by Don DeLillo, this article will demonstrate the importance of art and literature to fight against the demise of the sovereign self.

Spinoza on art and the cultivation of a disposition toward joyful living

ABSTRACTThis paper forms part of a larger project which seeks to derive a theory of art from a close reading of Spinoza's work. It focuses on the importance of the aligned terms of ingenium and dispositio, which are both used to discuss the central importance of “dispostion” to our capacity to live well. While it is not possible to avoid affects, it is possible to order them in such a way that their negative impacts are lessened and their positive impacts are enhanced. We begin by underlining the importance of disposition to opening the way to understanding. We connect this to Spinoza's acknowledgement of the importance of art in helping to provide a plan for living. We turn to readings of ingenium in the work of Moreau and Balibar to further explore how the concept of disposition helps us to recognise the capacities of works of art to affect their audiences.